The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-08-20

Died in Marietta, O., July 81, at the resi-
dence of Rev. j. w. McMaster, Mrs. Susan
O. Palmer, wife of Pemberton Palmer, in
the SD year of her age, Mrs. Palmer came
from her home in Bonn, to visit Mrs. Nc
Master. When she arrived she appeared I'M
usually we'll, bright, cheerful and laxative,
complaining of nothing. even OF wearl-
ness. While thus conversing her speech sud
denly failed, and in an instant she became
unconscious and helpless. Her husband and
brother, DIR. James Hardy, with others who
came into town with her an hour before, were
summoned quickly to her side, but nothing
could be done to restore her. The fatal spell
Ct apoplexy was upon her, and we had little
hope of her returning to consciousness. She
fingered until six O'Clock Thursday evening,
when she expired as quietly as an exhausted
taper, or faded away like the morning star
at the rosy dawn of day. On Friday
morning loving but sad hearts bore back her
body to her late beautiful and happy home
in Bonn. Saturday morning relatives and
friends, and a great multitude from all
around, gathered in procession and proceeded
she loved so we'll, and of which she had been
a faithful and earnest member for more
than sixteen years, where sermon was
preached, attempting to " comfort all that
noun, and to heal the broken hearted"
Mrs. Palmer was lady generally known and
greatly respected. She was woman of res
olution and force; had good executive ability,
undertook to do great deal and generally
accomplished what she attempted. She was
one of the best women workers in our church
and taught large Sunday school class for
many years. She was kind hearted, char
liable woman; charitable in word and deed.
She always had some excuse or apology for
the erring, and could see something good in
everybody. She was the mother of two sons
and two daughters. She was good mother
and good wife, a good neighbor and good
Christian, and so she is greatly missed and
mourned by all. j. W. McMAsTER.
In Conneautville, Pa, July 81, of cholera
infantum, Rubie, only child Of Morris and
Minnie B. Fitzgerald, aged 5 years and
days. Her illness was of short duration, be-
ing taken sick Saturday night and passing
away from the home made SO beautiful by
her presence, the following Sunday. Little
Rubie was indeed an attractive child, pos
sessed of sweet, pretty face, and an unusu-
ally gentle, lovable disposition. As some
rare plant discloses new beauties with each
unfolding leaf, so she continually developed
new and beautiful traits of character, endear-
ing her more and more to her doting parents
and admiring friends. The memory of her
pure life, and quaint speeches will remain to
enliven and bless them in the coming years.
Who that saw her at our fair last Thanks
giving will soon forget the lovely child, hit
ting from booth to booth, with tireless feet,
the happiest of the happy. But Rubie is
gone, the circle is broken, the household
mourns; and yet, even now. while your tears
fall like rain drops, we would say to the
stricken ones, "Look up" in the assurance
that the blow seemingly so cruel, was ordered
by One who is too wise to err, too good to be
unkind. "Of such is the kingdom of heav-
en-" e. L. L.
Died at Rockford, ILL.,, July 81, 1887, Mrs.
Corinna Gale Howe, aged fifty years, daugh-
ter of Father Abram Gale, of Oak Park. Mrs.
Howe was born in Chicago, which was always
her home, and where she had endeared her.
self to large circle of friends by her genial
disposition, sunny temperament, high mu-
steal talent, and all those qualities that go to
make up loving daughter, devoted sister,
a peerless mother and perfect wife.
e. o. G.